Man dies in NW Atlanta duplex fire, two others displaced
Man dies in duplex fire, two displaced
A man died shortly after being pulled from a fast moving fire that tore through a duplex in northwest Atlanta early Tuesday morning.
ATLANTA - A fast-moving fire tore through one side of a duplex early Tuesday in northwest Atlanta, killing one man and prompting a large emergency response, authorities said.
What we know:
Fire crews were called to the scene along Oliver Street NW near Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, where firefighters worked inside the damaged unit for more than 30 minutes to monitor hot spots. Utility crews shut off gas service as a precaution, officials said.
According to Atlanta Fire Rescue, firefighters rescued a man from the burning unit and began CPR before transporting him to Grady Memorial Hospital. The medical examiner later confirmed to FOX 5 that the man had died.
What they're saying:
Two people living in the adjoining unit were displaced but escaped uninjured, along with two dogs rescued.
Sandy Phillips said he was returning from a work trip Tuesday morning when he saw firefighters responding to the duplex.
"I don't know what to say. I don't know what to think. I don't know," he said. "I just came back from Texas, and so tonight, I came by here. I see the fire department coming down the street, and I didn't think it was my house, but it was my house on fire."
Phillips said it was his roommate who was transported to the hospital.
"It just freaked me out real bad when I saw them pulling the person out of the house," a neighbor said. "As soon as they pulled them out of the house, they were just working on them, working on 'em, working on 'em."
The couple who lived next door told FOX 5 that their property management company was setting them up with another place to live.
Officials said the home had working smoke detectors, which they credited with helping prevent a worse outcome.
The American Red Cross will assist those who were displaced.
No other injuries were reported.
What we don't know:
The Fulton County Medical Examiner has not released the identity of the man who died.